haas Tl-1 tool post and cutters

[talley]

we have just bought a haas tl-1 cnc lathe and we are trying to find out what kind tool post would be best. We are thinging between a dorian or a aloris if anyone has one or has used one what are your thoughts. We are looking at a dorian sd35cxa tool post dose anyone know how it is please let me know. Also is the tcmt style cutters good for general puropse turning?

 

thank you i know this is alot but it would really help

 

Talley

[Rocketmachinist]

We have the Dorian tool post. I would go with the Victory Automatic Thru Coolant, it would make life a little easier because you don't have to re-adjust the coolant nozzle every tool change. They are very accurate but not perfect if you need to hold tenths and still have to switch tools. We also got the CNC Quick Change Tool Gang to get the ability to hold tenths. The machine itself can hold tenths but the weak point is the tool post. There is also an air powered collet closer that Royal makes, it is amazing if your doing production runs.